How are the Bridgestone Potenza's Holding Up?

Wildcat Jon · 09-03-2005, 07:57 PM

I've got 2200 miles on my Potenza sport pkgs summer perf. tires. I have heard all kinds of estimates re: how long the tires will last. Any reports so far with treadwear after X number of miles? Thx.

matrix · 09-03-2005, 09:11 PM

I also have about 2200 miles on my car and already I had to spend $390 to replace one of my Runflats (side wall ripped). I'm not impressed with these tires :mad:

Wildcat Jon · 09-03-2005, 09:28 PM

I've never been a big Bstone fan. I had the el42 turanzas on a previous car and they were pretty weak. I wondered if these tires will last 10,000 or 15,000 or X number of miles before needing replacement. Looking fwd to Michies.

David328M-Sport · 09-03-2005, 10:24 PM

so far so good with my pirelli euphori@s if they interest you.

or will you be looking to purchase non run flats when the time comes?

hope it works out for you whichever way you choose.

RichReg · 09-04-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Jon

I've got 2200 miles on my Potenza sport pkgs summer perf. tires. I have heard all kinds of estimates re: how long the tires will last. Any reports so far with treadwear after X number of miles? Thx.

I too have 2200 miles on my 330 w/Bridgestone's. Tread looks good....but I did reduce the inflation of the tires upon the car's return to the States. I'm pretty sure that's helping.

northcountry · 09-04-2005, 10:39 PM

I've got the 18 inch potenzas and at 6,000 miles .. very little wear. I measures the tread depth early on at ~.320 inches. Still over .30 inches. Seems they will do a good job. Changing to 17 inch Blizzaks in a month or so; Minnesota wintes and all.

Kurupt1811 · 09-05-2005, 12:22 AM

I was a little dissappointed at first when I saw my car came with the Bridgestones (I was really hoping to get the Pirellis) but even though I only have 211 miles on the car so far I must say that they stick to the road like glue!

No complaints here!

BTW, I know its a little off-topic but since winter will be upon us soon, what type of winter tires are good?

ward · 09-05-2005, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurupt1811

I was a little dissappointed at first when I saw my car came with the Bridgestones (I was really hoping to get the Pirellis) but even though I only have 211 miles on the car so far I must say that they stick to the road like glue!

No complaints here!

BTW, I know its a little off-topic but since winter will be upon us soon, what type of winter tires are good?

pirelli has no talent for making tires, all they have is a "cool" sounding italian name. My E90 is the second set of pirelli's I've owned and they're pure garbage. Minimal grip and lots of squealing.

i have the bridgestones on my Z4, pirelli's on the 325
the bridgestones are FAR superior

Kurupt1811 · 09-05-2005, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

pirelli has no talent for making tires, all they have is a "cool" sounding italian name. My E90 is the second set of pirelli's I've owned and they're pure garbage. Minimal grip and lots of squealing.

i have the bridgestones on my Z4, pirelli's on the 325
the bridgestones are FAR superior

wow i didnt know pirellis were that bad. I must admit, i have no experience with pirellis and was mostly drawn to them because of the name. they do make good calenders though

LEDZEP · 09-05-2005, 07:13 AM

I have the stock 16" Bridgestone Turanzas with over 6,000 so far. They seem to be wearing nicely. I plan to have them rotated soon.

RichReg · 09-05-2005, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

pirelli has no talent for making tires, all they have is a "cool" sounding italian name. My E90 is the second set of pirelli's I've owned and they're pure garbage. Minimal grip and lots of squealing.

i have the bridgestones on my Z4, pirelli's on the 325
the bridgestones are FAR superior

I too am shocked to hear this! I love my Bridgestones but about 5 years ago, I had Pirellis on my Ford Thunderbird and they were great! Maybe their quality has gone down?

I was always wary of Bridgestone's 'cause of what happened with Ford, but no longer....

lawprofs · 09-05-2005, 09:37 AM

Matrix, wouldn't those tires be covered by a manufacturers warranty?

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Wildcat Jon Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	How are the Bridgestone Potenza's Holding Up? I've got 2200 miles on my Potenza sport pkgs summer perf. tires. I have heard all kinds of estimates re: how long the tires will last. Any reports so far with treadwear after X number of miles? Thx. __________________ 330i/TiSilver/Black Leather/Step/Poplar/Prem/Sport/Cold Weather/Navi-Idrive/Sirius
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matrix Private 2 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I also have about 2200 miles on my car and already I had to spend $390 to replace one of my Runflats (side wall ripped). I'm not impressed with these tires :mad:
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Wildcat Jon Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	I've never been a big Bstone fan. I had the el42 turanzas on a previous car and they were pretty weak. I wondered if these tires will last 10,000 or 15,000 or X number of miles before needing replacement. Looking fwd to Michies. __________________ 330i/TiSilver/Black Leather/Step/Poplar/Prem/Sport/Cold Weather/Navi-Idrive/Sirius
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	so far so good with my pirelli euphori@s if they interest you. or will you be looking to purchase non run flats when the time comes? hope it works out for you whichever way you choose. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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northcountry Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: minnesota iTrader: (0)	I've got the 18 inch potenzas and at 6,000 miles .. very little wear. I measures the tread depth early on at ~.320 inches. Still over .30 inches. Seems they will do a good job. Changing to 17 inch Blizzaks in a month or so; Minnesota wintes and all.
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Kurupt1811 Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	I was a little dissappointed at first when I saw my car came with the Bridgestones (I was really hoping to get the Pirellis) but even though I only have 211 miles on the car so far I must say that they stick to the road like glue! No complaints here! BTW, I know its a little off-topic but since winter will be upon us soon, what type of winter tires are good?
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I have the stock 16" Bridgestone Turanzas with over 6,000 so far. They seem to be wearing nicely. I plan to have them rotated soon. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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09-05-2005, 09:37 AM	#12
lawprofs New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i, 2013 328 xDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Matrix, wouldn't those tires be covered by a manufacturers warranty?
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